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spumous
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spumous, a. [L. spumosus, fr. spuma foam: cf. F. spumeux.].
Consisting of, containing, or covered with, froth, scum, or foam; frothy; foamy. [1913 Webster]
"The spumous and florid state of the blood."
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"The spumy waves proclaim the watery war."
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